𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑹𝒀 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑺, Sheldon Cooper

19 | A Dinner and a Heartbreak

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Y/N's POV
"Georgie wasn't too sure what kinda food you liked," Mrs. Cooper remarks to Mandy as she places the brisket on the dining table. "We didn't do a lot of eatin' when we were together," Georgie comments, earning an annoyed look from Mandy. It seems like there might be some history between them. "So Mandy, your people from around here?" MeeMaw inquires, looking at the girl across the table. "Oklahoma, originally." Oh, that's interesting. "Well, we won't hold it against you," MeeMaw chuckles. Quite the lively dinner conversation.

"Okay, grace," Mrs. Cooper says, extending her hands as everyone joins in. "Heavenly father," Mrs. Cooper begins. "Not heavenly Mother," Mandy interjects, letting out a giggle. I never like it when someone is impolite to the Coopers, especially in their own home. "That's really rude, you know?" I remark, glancing at her from the other side of Georgie.

"Well-"

"Heavenly father!" Mrs. Cooper interjects before it can escalate any further. As Mrs. Cooper starts to pray, I can't help but feel irritated at Mandy, even though we've just met. Georgie is a good guy; it takes two people to get pregnant, so she shouldn't have any reason to be upset with him.

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As I help Mrs. Cooper tidy up the kitchen, I can't help but catch Mandy and Georgie's exchange in the living room. "Thanks for comin'," Georgie acknowledges. "Yeah, It was...great," Mandy responds, her sarcasm evident. "What are you doing?" I hear Mandy inquire. "Givin' you a kiss goodnight?" Georgie replies. "I think you've given me enough," Mandy retorts, which tugs at my heart for Georgie. He's always so considerate, she seems a bit entitled. Placing a plate on the drying rack, I swiftly make my way into the living room. "You know, If you didn't want his baby, you didn't have to hook up with him, right?" I confront the blonde. "Y/N! It's alrigh-" Georgie tries to intervene. "I don't think it's any of your business." The blonde argues.

"Alright that's enough! Mandy hold up," MeeMaw says walking from another room. "Go away." MeeMaw says to Georgie. "Whatever. I'm going to see Sheldon, I've had quite enough of today." I tell Georgie before swiftly making my way out of the house. I know that Sheldon will make me feel better about this horrible day. He always does.

Sheldon's POV
"Paige.." Why is she trying to make moves on me when she knows I'm with Y/N? I question internally. As Paige inches closer, she asserts, "Sheldon, you don't have to deceive yourself anymore. I know you don't truly like Y/N. I'm a better match for you." Paige confessed. "Paige, I love Y/N and only Y/N. I-" Before I could finish Paige forcefully kisses me, causing me to recoil in discomfort. Struggling to push her away, a sudden knock at the door startles us both, interrupting the unwelcome moment. I reflect, feeling repulsed by the encounter, I've never despised an experience more in my life. Why did she think this was acceptable?

"Y/N?" I swing the door open, revealing my lady. "Sheldo- Paige?" I notice her gaze shift from me to Paige, sensing her immediate understanding of the situation from our uneasy expressions. "You- There's no way. Sheldon, How could you do that?" My girlfriend's voice trembles, tears starting to form in her eyes. "Y/N, I swear I tried to-" I reach for her face, but she forcefully pushes me away. "No! I completely understand. You should've just been honest from the start and told me you had no interest in me." She states, swiftly heading towards the exit, wiping her tears. "Y/N! Paige, leave now. This is on you. I don't want you!" I grit my teeth, fighting back tears. Suddenly, a sharp pain pierces my chest, as if my heart is breaking into a million pieces, the emotional agony translating into a physical ache, every beat a reminder of the shattered state within me.

Y/N's POV
So much for that, I can't believe this. Sheldon actually cheated. How could he, he said he loved me. As I sprinted home, I was thinking about my Mom and how she is probably home right now. The pain in my chest and the ache in my stomach was unbearable. How could he do this to me. I quickly wipe away my tears before opening the door to my home. I haven't seen this place in weeks, I kinda missed it. "Y/N?" I see my Mom standing at the doorway of the living room, holding a broom? She's cleaning? I see my Mother trying to get better which causes me to feel like crying even more. I feel the tears well up in my eyes again before struggling to walk over to her. "Honey, What happened?" My Mother asks me before I lean into her arms before she embraces me and holds me. A feeling I've never felt before from my Mother, It feels comforting that she cares enough to hold me like this. As I sob into her shoulder, I can feel her shivers and sniffles with me. Thinking about Sheldon, I can't help but dread seeing him again.